7-layer B. L. T. Dip

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise or 1/4 cup vegetarian mayonnaise (vegenaise)
• 1/4 cup sour cream or 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup minced iceberg lettuce
• 1/4 cup minced water chestnut (the crunch is nice) (optional)
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled or 8 slices vegetarian bacon
• 4 roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 3 green onions, chopped

Recipe

• 1 combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
• 2 spread the mixture onto a serving plate.
• 3 mix together the minced lettuce with the water chestnuts (if using).
• 4 top the cream cheese mixture with remaining ingredients, in order: lettuce/water chestnut, the cheeses, cooked and crumbled bacon, chopped tomatoes, and green onions.
• 5 chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
• 6 serve with bread rounds or pita chips for dipping.
• 7 note: you can also mix the water chestnuts into the cream cheese mixture instead of into the lettuce, if you prefer.